Cassia Collection

Purging cassia or golden shower tree, Cassia fistula. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Chinese cinnamon or cassia, Cinnamomum cassia. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by
FLO4985322 Chinese cinnamon or cassia, Cinnamomum cassia. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

Plants of Sri Lanka: tamarind 1, sago palm 2, cassia 3 and teak 4. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4624062 Plants of Sri Lanka: tamarind 1, sago palm 2, cassia 3 and teak 4. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula
5855125 Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula; (add.info.: Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Opsiphanes cassiae butterfly, caterpillar and pupa (Cassia, Papilio cassiae)
FLO4681563 Opsiphanes cassiae butterfly, caterpillar and pupa (Cassia, Papilio cassiae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

San Quirico d Orcia, Orcia Valley, Tuscany, Italy

The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Creator: Wen Zhengming
The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Zheng Zichong in his garden, red vine leaves identify this as an autumnal scene. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Yellow flowered senna or Egyptian cassia with seed pods, Cassia senna
5856704 Yellow flowered senna or Egyptian cassia with seed pods, Cassia senna by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered senna or Egyptian cassia with seed pods, Cassia senna)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cassier; Cassia; Cassienbaum (engraving)
7195217 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cassier; Cassia; Cassienbaum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassier; Cassia; Cassienbaum)

Mirror with dragon, cassia tree, and pavilion design, Goryeo period, 11th-12th century

Opsiphanes cassiae butterfly, caterpillar and pupa (Cassia, Papilio cassiae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Chamaecrista capensis (Cassia capensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomom cassia. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Senna, Senna alexandrina (Cassia acutifolia). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Golden rain tree or canafistula, Cassia fistula, Casse purgative. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Plants of Sri Lanka: tamarind 1, sago palm 2, cassia 3 and teak 4. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Alexandrian senna and amargo
Alexandrian senna, Senna alexandrina 1, and amargo, Quassia amara 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Senegal senna, Senna italica
Senegal senna, Italian senna or Port Royal senna, Senna italica (Cassia obovata). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Maryland wild senna, Senna marilandica (Cassia marilandica). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Chinese cinnamon or cassia, Cinnamomum cassia. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Alexandrian senna, Senna alexandrina (Cassia lenitiva). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 169r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212074 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.169r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Cassia Tree. Creator: Unknown
Cassia Tree. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). After Yun Shouping (Chinese, 1633-1690)

Chapter 73 My hands cannot touch you cassia moon Nanajnsandan
Chapter 73: My hands cannot touch you like the cassia in the moon Nanajusandan - Te ni wa towarenu tsuki no uchi no katsura no gotoki (title on object) Stories of Ise (series title on object)

African plants, 17th century C013 / 7756
African plants, 17th-century artwork. Three known plants are named (left to right): kassia (cassia or Chinese cinnamon), colekasia (Colocasia, the elephant-ear plant), and datura (thorn-apple)

New Holland cassia, Cassia australis.. Illustration by Miss C.M. Curtis (Samuels daughter), engraved by Weddell. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtiss The Curtis Botanical Magazine

Cinnamomum cassia, whole dried Cassia bark and quills, close up

Cloves, star anise, fennel seeds, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, ingredients for five-spice powder, in glass bowls

Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), dried buds in frosted glass dish

Cassia fistula, canafitula
The purging cassia or pudding pipe tree, is native to warmer regions of the world. The drug senna is prepared from its pods. The matrix in which its seeds are embedded also has laxative properties

Cassia nodosa, pink cassia
Plate 138 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica petechia, yellow warbler
Plate 35 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Cassia tree - Rangoon

Pink cassia - Rangoon - deep apple blossom, pea family leaf Date: 1952

Pink cassia in Kalaw - Rangoon - Pink cassia in Kalaw Date: 1952

Senna spectabilis is a plant species of the legume family (Fabaceae) in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae

Oval-leaved Cassia (Senna artemisioides) close-up of flowers and leaves, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Helm's Cassia Northern South Australia, west of Marla, Australia
DH-3056 Helm's Cassia Northern South Australia, west of Marla, Australia Cassia helmsii Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Desert Cassia Typical arid land shrub
DH-3051 Desert Cassia - Typical arid land shrub Northern South Australia Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Desert Cassia North of Marla, South Australia, Australia
DH-3050 Desert Cassia North of Marla, South Australia, Australia Senna nemophila Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Cassia, also known as the purging cassia or golden shower tree, is a fascinating plant that has left its mark in various aspects of history and culture. Found in different parts of the world, including San Quirico d Orcia in the Orcia Valley of Tuscany, Italy, this tree holds both aesthetic and medicinal value. In ancient times, Cassia fistula was highly regarded for its therapeutic properties. Its seeds were used to create remedies for digestive issues and constipation. Even today, it continues to be an essential ingredient in traditional medicine practices. The influence extends beyond medicine. In artistry, The Cassia Grove Studio created a masterpiece around 1532 by Wen Zhengming showcasing the beauty of this tree. This studio captured the essence of nature's wonders through their intricate designs. The yellow flowered senna or Egyptian cassia with seed pods (Cassia senna) adds vibrancy to any landscape with its bright blooms and unique fruiting structures. Its presence can be seen in Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cassier; Cassie; Cassienbaum engraving - a testament to its significance throughout history. Even decorative items like mirrors have been adorned with designs featuring dragons intertwined with cassias trees and pavilions during Korea's Goryeo period from the 11th-12th century. These intricate patterns showcase how deeply rooted they are within cultural symbolism. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate spotting Opsiphanes cassiae butterflies fluttering among these magnificent trees while exploring their natural habitats. Their delicate wings add a touch of elegance against the backdrop of lush greenery. But it doesn't stop there - other species such as Chamaecrista capensis contribute to biodiversity by attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while providing food sources for wildlife. Beyond its botanical diversity lies Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomom cassia), which has long been used as a spice and for its aromatic qualities.